We’re very excited to share that FirstClass has been shortlisted in the Digital Innovation in Legacy Giving category at the Smee & Ford #LegacyGivingAwards 2025! The calibre of this year’s entries is as high as ever - something our very own Bobby Parmar can attest to, having served on the judging panel for the Legacy Fundraising Team of the Year category. As proud sponsors of the awards, we’re delighted to celebrate the achievements of those who are driving the industry forward and upholding its high standards of excellence. Congratulations to all finalists! We look forward to celebrating with you all in person at the Legacy Giving Awards Ceremony in London on 24 April. See the full shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/eqiFs_ZR
FirstClass Software
Software Development
Preston, Lancashire 180 followers
Leading bequest management software helping not-for-profit organisations maximise income streams from Gifts in Wills.
About us
Celebrating nearly thirty years of service excellence, FirstClass is the leading bequest management software solution for not-for-profits. It helps them run more efficiently and effectively. Originally designed by a group of six charities for charities, FirstClass has been continually developed and improved, with more than100 not-for-profit organisations using it today. FirstClass is an efficient and easy-to-use program that offers many benefits to charities, helping them create and maintain that vital edge in managing legacies, bequests, and Gifts in Wills. FirstClass manages the intricacies of the bequest process and has been designed to be affordable and cost-effective for charities seeking to maximise their income stream from bequest donations. No matter what size your organisation is, FirstClass offers a scalable solution to meet your needs.
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www.firstclass-software.com
External link for FirstClass Software
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Preston, Lancashire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Legacy Management, Bequest Management, Gifts in Wills, CRM Integration, Embedded Payments, Donations, Charities, and Support
Locations
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Evolution House,
Caxton Road,
Preston, Lancashire PR2 9ZB, GB
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107 Cheapside
London, EC2V 6DN, GB
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Suite 107, Level 7
14 Martin Place
Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
Employees at FirstClass Software
Updates
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our panel session on delivering a sustainable future in legacy management. Fantastic to see so much engagement in the room and to have you all join the debate for such an important topic! We also had a full house for our product demo, led by Bobby. If you'd like to see a demo, or have questions about how FirstClass can help you achieve your organisation's specific challenges, get in touch: https://lnkd.in/dh3vadvE
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Good morning CASE! Join the FirstClass team, Rich Mullens and Bobby Parmar, for our breakout session at 10:50 this morning. They'll be joined by Anna Wall of Imperial College London and Matthew Lagden of Institute Of Legacy Management in exploring legacy management through the ages. Stop by to hear insights on how we can learn from the past to optimise the future of legacy management, as well as how the right tools can enable us to handle increased caseloads effortlessly, forecast with precision, and monitor progress efficiently. See you there! Council for Advancement and Support of Education Phillipa Smith
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What a fantastic, jam-packed first day of the CASE Regular Giving and Legacies Conference! We’ve had lots of happy winners at our stand - but don’t worry, we’ll be back with loads more prizes tomorrow. Come find us for a chance to win! The FirstClass team will also be taking to the stage tomorrow for our breakout session at 10:50 - watch this space for updates Council for Advancement and Support of Education Rich Mullens Bobby Parmar Phillipa Smith
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Delighted to have Matthew Lagden, CEO of Institute Of Legacy Management, join FirstClass's Rich Mullens and Bobby Parmar at today's CASE conference. If you're looking for ways to optimise your institution's bequest income, make sure to find the team for a chat and look out for our breakout session at 10:50 tomorrow!
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We’re here! If you're at CASE today, come and find our stand in the breakout area to discover how FirstClass can help your education institution with its legacy management. You'll also have the chance to pick a scroll to win a prize! We recently supported Imperial College London in transforming their legacy management - come and find out the difference we can make to yours. “After demonstrating to the wider team what was possible when using FirstClass, the decision was taken to invest in the system – and nobody has looked back.” - Katharine Palmer, Legacy Officer at Imperial College London Council for Advancement and Support of Education Rich Mullens, Bobby Parmar, Phillipa Smith
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Come and join us at CASE! FirstClass will be at the CASE Regular Giving and Legacies 2025 conference in Manchester tomorrow sharing information about how schools, colleges and universities can optimise their legacy management. Make sure to pop by our stand and find Rich Mullens or Bobby Parmar to be in with a chance of winning one of our many prizes, including sweet treats, Amazon vouchers and £500 credit on implementation fees! Council for Advancement and Support of Education
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Is there anything worse than incompatibility? In the context of bequest management – and if you’re a bequest manager in particular – then the answer is probably ‘no’. This is why you need a true source of data that integrates with your CRM. Find out how a fully inclusive FirstClass Software approach can help you: https://lnkd.in/dX3Ppd7p #d365 #dynamics365 #crm #data #integration #bequests #legacygiving #giftinwills
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Here are some of the charities, hospices, and NFPs that depend on FirstClass Software to manage their bequest income. To discover why we are considered the 'Outstanding Partner to the Legacy Sector,' check out the case studies from Cancer Research UK (CRUK), and Blue Cross UK here: https://lnkd.in/ekE9YXN2 #legacygiving #giftinwills #bequests #charities #donations #fundraising
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As bequest management platforms evolve, GDPR compliance is becoming essential. Luckily, FirstClass Software prioritised GDPR, ensuring charities have everything they need to stay compliant in their bequest management efforts. Explore how GDPR impacts you and learn how we can assist you in navigating these requirements in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/du75mkKJ #gdpr #data #engagement #bequests #legacy #legacygiving #giftinwills
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